Sales Associate

Job description

Sales Associates & Specialists – Cruise Ships & International Travel

Sell exceptional products. Create unforgettable guest experiences. Travel the world.

The Cruise Retail Academy is recruiting Sales Associates & Specialists for cruise ships worldwide, with opportunities available across Promotions, Beauty, Liquor, Jewellery, and Watch Specialist roles.

This is a unique opportunity to build an international sales career onboard cruise ships, representing globally recognised brands while delivering high-energy, guest-focused retail experiences in a truly global environment.

This role sits at the intersection of sales performance, brand storytelling, and world-class hospitality.

The Role

As a Sales Associate or Specialist onboard a cruise ship, you will engage guests from around the world, present premium products with confidence, and contribute to strong commercial results in a fast-paced, multicultural setting.

Depending on your experience and product background, you may work across general retail or within a specialist category, including beauty, fine jewellery, watches, liquor, or promotional sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage guests through confident, friendly, and professional sales interactions
• Present and sell products across retail and specialist categories
• Deliver brand-led storytelling, demonstrations, and product knowledge
• Support promotional events, activations, and onboard sales initiatives
• Maintain excellent visual standards and merchandising presentation
• Deliver outstanding guest service aligned with cruise and brand standards
• Accurately process sales and follow onboard procedures
• Work collaboratively within an international, multicultural team

About You

This opportunity is ideal for enthusiastic, people-focused professionals who enjoy sales, service, and working in energetic environments.

You may currently be working as a:

• Sales Associate or Retail Assistant
• Promotions Host or Brand Ambassador
• Beauty Advisor or Specialist
• Liquor or Spirits Specialist
• Jewellery or Watch Sales Professional

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in retail, luxury retail, hospitality, beauty, jewellery, watches, liquor, or customer-facing sales
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence engaging guests and building rapport quickly
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Sales-driven mindset with a strong focus on guest experience
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to live and work onboard a cruise ship for contract periods of up to 6–8 months

Cruise experience is an advantage but not essential — full training and brand onboarding are provided.

What’s On Offer

• International contracts onboard cruise ships
• Competitive salary packages with commission and incentives
• Opportunity to travel the world while you work
• Brand and product training across specialist categories
• Career progression into senior, specialist, or leadership roles
• Ongoing support and development through Cruise Retail Academy

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a sales job.

It’s a chance to build an international career, gain specialist product knowledge, meet people from all over the world, and work in one of the most exciting guest-focused environments in global retail.

If you’re passionate about sales, people, and travel, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply to learn more at The Cruise Retail Academy

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

29-12-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English